Unfortunately, as a scheduled caste Hindu whose family has borne the brunt to atrocities perpetuated by high caste Hindus, not so much as the Brahmins as the other higher castes, it is unfortunate that most of your respondents have ceased considering that Hinduism has never, repeat, never been a religion. It is only a way of life and that is what it is likely to remain so in the future also. It is absolutely irrelevent to consider Hinduism in the same line as Christianity and Islam, both of which are Abrahamic Religions and based on one Book, Bible and Koran respectively. The problem with all religions and more so with Hinduism that that the believers like Tarun Vijay talk of a religion which is unitary in character and belief and nothing can be farther from truth. People like Tarun Vijay mislead people to believing that Hinduism has one face whereas this is one religion which is deeply divided to the extent that it is almost excluvist in nature. Dalits are still denied entry in many of the temples of Northern India where the high caste Hindus carry out atrocities against Dalits with impunity. People like Tarun Vijay should devote their life to bring out a massive reform movement in Hinduism to include Dalits rather than stress the Brahmanical aspects of Hinduism to forge a unity among Hindus where none exist in their so called battle against Christianity and Islam.
RE:Hinduism is only a way of Life and not a Religion!
by Mike on Sep 20, 2007 05:18 AM Permalink
Mr.Rajendran..read this.. Why are you denying to call Hinduism as a religion when it has all the elements that characterize a religion? Let's check each of these.
1. Scriptures: Hinduism has them. 2. Doctrines: Hinduism has them. 3. Sacred Space: sanctified places of worship and pilgrimage. Hinduism has them. 4. Sacred Time: feasts and fasts. Hinduism has them. 5. Sacred Persons: priests and monastics. Hinduism has them. 6. Rituals: Hinduism has them. 7. Sacraments: sanctification of the important stages of life. Hinduism has them. 8. Mysticism: Hinduism has it. 9. Code of Ethics: Hinduism has it. 10. Contemplative practices: Hinduism has them. 11. Humanism: Hinduism has it.
The cultural part makes Hinduism more than a religion. It is here that it is also a way of life. One need not exclude the other.
RE:Hinduism is only a way of Life and not a Religion!
by avinash sharma on Sep 19, 2007 01:10 PM Permalink
actually the religion which should be practiced is vedant, which talks about one supreme being as brahm. the point of all origin. but to react there one has to be a very advanced spiritual being and rise above the social evils like caste system. if u read 'what religion is' by swami vivekananda, it give u an insight as to what our religion actually is. what u see everyday is just the first step owards relaization by a non-advanced hindu. what comes later, wgich is also called nirgun bhakti is different. also, as far as your viws abot uniformity are concerned, i agree with you.hinduism is not a unilateral faith. but then apart from islam, which is highly theocratical, almost cult lke, you will find many differences in all religions. like diiferent churches in christianity, protestants and catholics etc etec. lastly, Dalits must be uplifted if hinduism is to survive. they must be a part of the mainstream. it is already happening. u cant den it. look at UP, upper castes and dlaits brought mayawati to power. Actually OBC's are the people who really committ atrocities on dalits, and dalit leadres are afraid to counter them, beacuse of their strength.
RE:Hinduism is only a way of Life and not a Religion!
by ashish on Sep 19, 2007 01:28 PM Permalink
oh gosh the shiv sainik avinash is back talkin of dalits and sc ha wat a joker ,how many shops did ur hindu gang burn today?
RE:Hinduism is only a way of Life and not a Religion!
by Lenus Roy on Sep 20, 2007 09:32 AM Permalink
Yes, Mr. Rajendran is correct and ashish too. Hi Avinash, there is no need for an Indian to be a hindhu. For Indians the main obstacle is their religious belief. This is the reason why they struggle to come up, just see china how they flourish, remember there is no "RAM" or "Allah" to stop their progress
RE:Hinduism is only a way of Life and not a Religion!
by Mahendra Patel on Oct 01, 2007 04:42 AM Permalink
You are Forgetting Cultural Revolution By MAO were Million of Their MEN were Eliminated, For What?.
Tell Me Their Logic.
It is NIXON who opened up China as Counter force to Russia.
RE:RE:Hinduism is only a way of Life and not a Religion!
by Marco Polo on Sep 20, 2007 11:58 AM Permalink
Oh,what great thought.We only need to be like China,manufacture plastic junk and export all over the world,care a damnn about environment,and let Vatican convert everyone by AD2030.What planning!!!Why don't you go live in China and convert everyone to Indian version of churchianity?
RE:Hinduism is only a way of Life and not a Religion!
by Perv Sharma on Sep 20, 2007 09:54 AM Permalink
CHINA is flourishing by using its military might on its people ? If the GOVT wants a building down - then down it goes ? The citizens don't have much right ? ARE U Mr LENUS ROY ready to forget UR RIGHTS ? And china or INDIA succeeds will come out later - they both are progressing its just that China started the process earlier
RE:RE:Hinduism is only a way of Life and not a Religion!
by avinash sharma on Sep 19, 2007 03:54 PM Permalink
as for u u pathetic convert, u are no longer an indian. u are a 3rd grade citzen of america. so why this interest in india? is a indian still alive inside u? is a hindu still alive somewhere inside u? is that why even after converting u havent changed ur name? u are so obsessed with cows. actually it is not hate that drives u back, ur roots pull u.
RE:Hinduism is only a way of Life and not a Religion!
by Marco Polo on Sep 19, 2007 10:40 PM Permalink
Ashish is a name widely used by the Christian converts who might be mistaking this Sanskrit word as a Hebrew name!!!.... They are anti-Hindu but want to use Sanskrit names.
RE:Hinduism is only a way of Life and not a Religion!
by avinash sharma on Sep 19, 2007 03:52 PM Permalink
dear mr thomas so u wont let them change now? u want the situation to remain the same? whats the harm in admitting a historical wrong?
RE:Hinduism is only a way of Life and not a Religion!
by Marco Polo on Sep 19, 2007 09:26 PM Permalink
Avinash u are right.Christianity has fished in troubled waters for ages and now their game is not so hitting the spot.Hence this lamenting.
RE:Hinduism is only a way of Life and not a Religion!
by Marco Polo on Sep 20, 2007 01:23 PM Permalink
Lying is the monopoly of Xians.They developed it into an art and wrote Bible,
